Conservation Projects: 1996

General Moses Cleaveland
by James Hamilton (1888)
Cleveland Public Square
Cleveland, OH

Conserved July - August 1996.

The stone pedestal was cleaned. The bronze sculpture’s existing coating was removed. Next corrosion was removed using non-ionic detergent and soft bristle brushes. Weep holes were opened for drainage. The sculpture was re-patinated and hot wax was applied as a protective coating. An additional coating of wax was applied to cold metal, then buffed when dry.

Tom L. Johnson Monument
by Herman Matzen (1915)
Cleveland Public Square
Cleveland, OH

Conserved July - August 1996.

Tom Johnson’s stone pedestal was cleaned. The bronze sculpture’s existing coating was removed. Next corrosion was removed using non-ionic detergent and soft bristle brushes. Weep holes were opened for drainage. The sculpture was re-patinated and hot wax was applied as a protective coating. An additional coating of wax was applied to cold metal, then buffed when dry.

If you would like more information about outdoor sculpture conservation and associated educational activities, please contact The Sculpture Center at 216.229.6527.